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Yun and I occasionally give spades lessons. We had an opportunity earlier this week to help Matt and Dana improve their game. I was able to show them a more advanced level of Nil Theory with which they were obviously … Continue reading →

Government offices in Mexico are pure madness. We are at the Social Security office this morning to sign up our new employee for social security benefits. The cost for us is 30% of her monthly salary which we have to … Continue reading →

We went to Tucson last Sunday and returned yesterday. It was a nice break. We went to Dunkin Donuts Monday morning for breakfast. So good! I am quite convinced this would do well in Mexico. There’s nothing even remotely close … Continue reading →

We found a great place for seafood tacos within walking distance from the house called El Muelle. They are a little pricey, but just one was filling. I was equally impressed by the free round of beer as soon as … Continue reading →

A couple weeks ago at church, Yun spotted a couple of people she lived with nearly 20 years ago when she lived here while in college. They were quite nice and invited us out for lunch to Sanborns. After lunch … Continue reading →

Last weekend we had lunch at Raul and Dana’s. Billy and Esther also joined us. Dana made chiles en nogado which is a traditional meal from the south and quite complex to prepare. Although I am not a huge fan … Continue reading →

We went grocery shopping at Soriana last night. This is probably my favorite place to shop here in town. They have a pretty decent selection of fruits and vegetables. One of my favorite drinks is jamaica. It is made by … Continue reading →

  Abercrombie had its day. Now it’s all about Aerocrombie. I love all the knock off alternatives here.

  On the way to Hermosillo from the US, there are a number of signs that say “Hassle Free Zone”. Last trip, we found a side road heading somewhere unknown with a sign that said,  “End Hassle Free Zone”. I … Continue reading →

Apparently the baking soda in the fridge is to be changed every thirty days, not every three years. Easy mistake. Strange we didn’t catch this before the move. I’m not convinced the stuff actually does anything anyway.